When a wasp stings, it injects venom into the skin, causing pain, redness, and swelling. Unlike bees, wasps can sting ...

To treat a wasp sting, wash it with soap and water, then reduce swelling with ice and antihistamines. If you start having severe symptoms after getting a wasp sting, call 911 for medical help.

A bee sting may cause an allergic reaction or a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction can vary, but may include hives, a swollen throat or tongue ...

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Wondering what’s worse, the sting of a fire ant or warrior wasp? You’ve come to the right place. Entomologist Justin Schmidt recorded his own experience of venomous stings, to rate and describe the ...

A fear of insects - entomophobia -is relatively common among people, but for some spiders, stings really can be a matter of life or death. One wasp in particular makes even the biggest, hairiest ...